Margarets Geheimnis

Kapitel 14

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A moment later, a handsome man from the Han Dynasty emerged—it was me, of course! Who else deserves to be called a handsome man? And with the added "handsome" part! Not bad, quite fitting!

I threw the old man's clothes back into the well, intending to use them on my way back. Hmm? What's that hard thing? I pulled a wooden plaque from my pocket; it had three characters written on it—it should be Dongfang Shuo. That name sounds familiar. He was a court jester who pleased Emperor Wu, specializing in performing humorous acts for him. Or perhaps it's just someone with the same name, I thought.

A wine flag appeared in the distance. Great! It's a small restaurant. I'm so hungry. I threw up a pound of food while traveling through time, and my stomach is terribly empty. I touched my underwear, and my wallet was still there! (Aside: You put your wallet in your underwear? Answer: To manage the bird market!) So I strode in excitedly... I really forgot that in ancient times, gold, silver, and copper were the currencies in circulation.

"Mmm! Chicken legs are so delicious! Come to think of it, I'm eating the ancestor of chickens!" Out of curiosity, I ate while glancing around at the people at the next table. Across from me sat a handsome young swordsman. When I looked at him, he gave me a slight smile. I quickly looked away. I'm not gay, you've got the wrong person! I glanced at him out of the corner of my eye, and sure enough, he was still staring at me. Damn! With your looks, you're not afraid of not finding a woman? Why are you staring at me?

Just then, three swordsmen walked into the tavern. The leader, who wore an eyepatch over his right eye, was burly and menacing, incredibly cool! If he had been born in our time, he would have either been a gangster or acted in adult films.

The three swordsmen whispered a few words to each other furtively, then dispersed.

"Don't move, it's a robbery!" the one-eyed man suddenly shouted. "Put all your money on the table!"

Oh dear! It's a robbery. I'm so damn lucky to run into something like this on my first day here. It seems that public security was indeed not good in ancient times.

"What is this?" A swordsman picked up the banknotes I had placed on the table and looked at them with suspicion.

“People… RMB…” I explained nervously.

---janeadam

Reply [42]: Chapter Twenty-One: An Atypical Romantic Encounter!

"The people in the painting are quite lifelike..."

"It must have been painted with a special brush..."

"interesting!"

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The three robbers began to examine the Renminbi.

At this moment, a burly young man sitting at the table by the window suddenly slammed his fist on the table and stood up: "Bastards! How dare you rob people in the suburbs of Chang'an, right under the emperor's nose! Do you have no respect for the law? Do you have any respect for the emperor?"

The robbers stared at him blankly, perhaps momentarily stunned by his courage.

That was a heroic act! I admire it! But while I admire it, I would never dare to do such a thing...

The young man pressed his advantage, continuing, "Are you going to give the Emperor any face or not? I'll count to three... one..."

"Two...three! ...You won't give it to me, huh? Fine, I'll give it to you then!" He pulled out all the silver he had on him. "Please, I've given you everything, please let me go...I don't want to die, I'm still young, I was just about to go on a blind date...555..."

What the hell? I was just praising him!

"Hey! You..." was calling me. "Although I gave you a few decent drawings, but... give me that gold chain around your neck!"

That was a keepsake left to me by my mother, and I've always worn it with me.

"No, you can't," I said, mustering my courage.

"Oh? You don't want to give it to me?" One of the bandits rolled up his sleeves, revealing a hairy arm, and raised his fist towards the sunlight streaming through the air...

Bang...~~~V~~~ When my nose met his fist, blood gushed out joyfully...

"So? Are you going to give it to me or not?"

"The nose can be severed, blood can flow, but the chain must never be lost..."

"You've got guts! Looks like you're forcing me to get serious!" The robber raised his not-so-shiny knife, flashed it, but it didn't reflect much light. He rubbed the blade against his arm, but not a single hair fell off after a long time. Actually, this kind of knife was the most terrifying; who knows how many cuts it would take to die...

Am I going to die here? Did I really come to the wrong place? Is history truly not to be defiled?

When it was that young swordsman, he used his sword to break the knife in the bandit's hand into several pieces.

"Ouch, it's so numb!" The robber bent over, clutching his arm, and begged the one-eyed man for help. "Big brother! That kid's sword is amazing, let me have a turn with it..."

The young swordsman smiled at me, a smile like a woman's, as if to say, "Are you alright?"

I'm fine. Thank you for saving my life. I'm open to any other way of repaying you, except for offering myself to you.

"Hey kid, take this!" The one-eyed man swung his knife at him. The boss was indeed the boss; his blade was slightly more polished than the other two, but...

"Danger! Behind you!" I warned him, but he just kept smiling at me, completely ignoring me. At the critical moment, he suddenly turned around...

The scene below is too violent and bloody. Why don't you all sit down with a pot of wine and listen to me recite a poem to tell the story more subtly?

The sword is drawn, the white face stained red by the blade!

Light and shadow dance, a sharp blade sweeps away the wicked!

Chaos ensues; the enemy has lost their composure!

How tragic, their blood stains the mortal world!

OK! The poem is finished, the wine is gone, and the three bastards are lying on the ground.

Wow! So incredibly cool! A swordsman like him must have captivated countless young girls; even I, a man, am incredibly envious.

(Aside: It's jealousy, right? Answer: Of course not jealousy! ...It's envy! Aside: Is there a difference? Answer: The spelling is different.)

People in ancient times had it so easy. As long as you had the ability, killing someone was as casual as relieving yourself in the middle of nowhere.

Out of politeness, I thanked him. Should I bow or clasp my hands in greeting? I'll just bow. I don't know any martial arts, so why would I need to clasp my hands?

I never expected that thanking him would cause trouble; he would stick to me like chewing gum.

"Brother, you're going to Chang'an, right..." Such a sweet and delicate voice. No way, they were already importing ladyboys from Thailand in the Han Dynasty?

"I just returned from Linzi after finishing some business. It's about 20 li from here to Chang'an. For some reason, we hit it off immediately. How about we travel together?"

"Ah~~ Oh, okay..." Did I have any room to refuse? He's so powerful. Don't be fooled by his amiable demeanor now. If I disagree, he might feel he's lost face and suddenly fly into a rage... Aren't there plenty of two-faced people in the world? I've encountered countless hypocrites.

The outline of Chang'an could already be seen in the distance. As dusk approached, a long, drawn-out horn sound was suddenly heard.

---janeadam

Reply [43]: "Something must have happened..." The young swordsman said that we had already exchanged names on the way. His name was Xianyin. Ancient people's names are really strange. Why not Yinxian? Haha... Of course, I only dared to laugh like that in my heart. I just made up a name from the wooden sign and said that my name was Dongfang Shuo. Anyway, there was a wooden sign as proof.

What is that sound?

"The call to lock down the city."

"Lose the city?"

"They're closing the city gates? That's strange. Usually, the city is sealed off after dark. Could something have happened?"

"So...so you mean we can't get in tonight?"

"Hmm! It seems we'll have to spend the night at an inn outside the city."

No way... I knew going with him wouldn't end well. Oh no, I have to be extra careful tonight, I can't even take my pants off to sleep!

"Boss! We'd like two superior rooms!"

"...Brother Xian...to tell you the truth...I've run out of money..."

"It's alright, I know! Don't worry, it's my treat!" Xianyin pulled out a large piece of silver. Wow, rich man!

How do you know I don't have money?

"You didn't spend a single penny in the tavern, yet you clung to that chain with all your might."

“That’s a memento left to me by my mother, and it has special significance.”

Fortunately, he booked two guest rooms, and the best ones at that. But we still can't let our guard down; the nicer someone is to us, the more wary we should be!

This is the first time I've stayed in such an antique-style room. The candlelight, though not as bright as lamplight, adds to the romantic atmosphere. I'm someone who appreciates the finer things in life; whoever marries me will be ecstatic! (Aside: Pshaw! Then why don't you have a girlfriend yet? Answer: That's because all the women around me wear sunglasses!)

The wooden tub behind the bed is already filled with hot water and flower petals, haha! Well then, I won't stand on ceremony; I'll enjoy this ancient leisure for now. *Quickly removes clothes* Ugh! Don't peek! I'm going to draw the curtains! 6(*^______^*)

9……

I'll reluctantly play the role of a concubine emerging from her bath... (Aside: What concubine has hairy legs?)

Knock, knock, knock... There was a knock on the door...

Who? Could it be the boss trying to scam tips? Doesn't seem like it! Or is it a customer satisfaction survey? That doesn't seem likely either!

Oh, could it be a trap? Is he really gay?

I quickly got dressed, and since I didn't have a hairdryer, I just gave my hair a quick shave.

I nervously opened the door... Good heavens! A bright light greeted me!

A stunningly beautiful woman appeared before me. Her long hair, deliberately loosely tied, hung down to one side. She wore a sheer white gauze outer garment, the color of her inner garment seemingly about to see through, revealing her exquisite curves in the hazy light. Her firm breasts made it impossible for her to see her feet when she looked down. Her slender waist looked as if it could snap with the slightest force. Her features were perfectly proportioned, as if measured with calipers. Her exposed forearms, smoother than the innermost layer of tofu, were adorned with crystal bracelets. She was truly an unparalleled beauty!

She's the kind of stunningly beautiful woman who makes you drool without ever feeling thirsty!

After a long while, I finally remembered that I still had a mouth: "I'm... I'm sorry, miss, this is a VIP room. You... you must have come to the wrong place."

"Shh..." She sealed my lips with her fragrant index finger.

---janeadam

Reply [44]: Chapter Twenty-Two: Farewell to Zhen*!

She closed the door behind her and took a step towards me. I took a step back, she took another step, and I took another step back... With each step she took, I took a step back. We walked in this way, as if dancing a waltz, until—my heel hit the bed board. It was a very large bed, big enough for two people with room to maneuver, with two wooden pillows and a quilt, showing the owner's thoughtful consideration.

She pressed on, and I had no choice but to fall onto the bed, lying on my back, as helpless as a turtle... It wasn't just my body that collapsed, but also my resolve to remain chaste.

Forget the past, live only for tonight, give up on tomorrow—in this moment, I have no will of my own. Forget about morality, ethics, restraint, and self-respect; I'm knocked down by the bowling ball of desire...

Her lithe body pressed down on me like a mountain, making it hard to breathe… Just as I was about to give in, a resolute light suddenly flashed in my eyes again. “Wait!” I called out.

She looked at me with an incredulous expression.

"I'm shy, could you please put out the candles first?"

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Dawn was breaking, and my partner was nowhere to be found. So irresponsible! Didn't even leave a phone number! Humph! You were the one who was heartless first. If you suddenly come back a few years later with a child calling me "Dad," I won't admit it! But… I can no longer proudly declare that I'm still a virgin. My chastity… it was lost two thousand years before I was born…

555……

"Brother Dongfang!" Xianyin pushed open the door and strode in, startling me. How rude of him! Oh well, I'll just have to let it go; after all, he paid for the room. "You're already up? Did you sleep well last night?"